Brookline travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brookline

With a population of 58,732, Brookline is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Brookline deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Brookline

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Morra (48 Boylston Street) and Ribelle (1665 Beacon Street) are great picks.

When to visit Brookline

Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brookline in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Brookline

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Brookline takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles. Brookline’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Brookline, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brookline include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brookline departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brookline, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brookline to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Brookline is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 184 miles from Brookline. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brookline, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Brookline takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles. Brookline’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Brookline

Airlines serving Brookline

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brookline

Average rates range from around $242 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $191 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brookline

Most booked hotels in Brookline

The Godfrey Hotel Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7055 reviews)
$316+
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2338 reviews)
$276+
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, MA
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 696 reviews)
$254+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 272 reviews)
$261+
Longwood Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 735 reviews)
$222+
The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3730 reviews)
$173+

Renting a car in Brookline

Renting a car in Brookline costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Brookline.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brookline (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 2 Series Coupé or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brookline costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Brookline.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Brookline (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Brookline is Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW 2 Series Coupé or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.